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10-16-07 | 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by jph6t

I just recently purchased the same thing, a Topeak Explorer tubular rack:

I think it's great they have a mounting bracket for a taillight (top left in picture above), but has anyone found a light with a compatible mount? Topeak's website says:

"The Tail Light Mount attaches rear lights with 80 mm (center to center) mounting holes"

I realize I could use the "Red Light Mount" (included with the rack) and thereby attack

The horizontal holes looks like the mount is for a Busch & Muller 4D light (or similar European standard). The vertical holes probably fit USDOT reflectors. The LD1000 has the reflector type mount. That's how I mounted mine. Unfortunately, I don't know of very many rear taillights that have that kind of mount. Vistalite used to make them but they don't exist anymore.

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